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New canon tele!
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hi there!
ye might be interested in this news…
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 15, 2007 ? Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the development of two all-new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS SLR cameras: the EF200mm f/2L IS USM*/** and the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM*/**. The Company will exhibit prototypes of the new lenses at PhotoPlus Expo (booth #318), taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, October 18 to 20.The new Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM, both of which are L (luxury)-series lenses incorporating a high-performance Image Stabilizer, feature optical systems utilizing special optical materials such as fluorite to correct chromatic aberrations, making possible high-resolution, high-contrast shooting performance.
The Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM, targeting users who seek a brighter lens for portraiture and indoor sports photography, realizes a large aperture of f/2. The EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM, expected to deliver telephoto performance surpassing the current top-of-the-line EF600mm f/4L IS USM super telephoto lens, is being developed in response to requests from users working in the fields of sports and news photography who are looking for a high-performance lens that offers a longer focal length.
“These new lenses demonstrate that Canon is continuing to respond actively and flexibly to the wide-ranging needs of professional and advanced amateur users, with the aim of contributing to the expansion of photographic possibilities for SLR cameras,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “Canon’s EOS System is the premier brand of Digital SLR cameras, and we take great pride in offering the world’s largest selection of interchangeable autofocus lenses.” ***
As these new lenses are currently under development, pricing and availability information is not yet available.
pics and more info here
http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20071015_eflens.htmlWill have a job to match the discontinued 200mm F1.8 – best lens I’ve ever used.
markcapilitan wrote:
Will have a job to match the discontinued 200mm F1.8 – best lens I’ve ever used.
True, but it’s faster than than the current EF 200mm f/2.8L lens!
Madra Rua wrote:
There was/is a 200mm F1.8!?!? :shock:
Yep – for more, check out this Canon Europe page.
If you’re tempted, do a search on ebay, there’s usually 1 or 2 floating about. Now I’m tempted!!
ohhh.. an 800mm lens …. I want, I want … I also want to win the lottery so I can afford it !
That 800mm would be a god-send for surf photography in ireland. too many of the breaks here have a setup that means the surfers are a significant distance from the shore, and with the rather tempramental light situation getting a good high zoom that isn’t horribly dark tends to be problematic.The 600mm F4 is the lens of choice for surf photographers….if you need to be any closer, get in the water with a housing.
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